Research Methods in Language Teaching and Learning: A Practical Guide

Research Methods in Language Teaching and Learning is a practical guide to the methodologies used in language teaching and learning research, providing expert advice and real-life examples from leading TESOL researchers. It covers qualitative studies, quantitative studies, and systematic reviews and is organized into three parts. Contributions by an international team of distinguished researchers and practitioners explain and demonstrate narrative inquiry, discourse analysis, ethnography, heuristic inquiry, mixed methods, experimental and quasi-experimental studies, and more. The book offers invaluable insights and hands-on research knowledge to students and early-career practitioners and is essential reading for students, educators, and researchers in all related fields.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Research Methods in Language Teaching and Learning is a comprehensive guide that provides expert advice and real-life examples from leading TESOL researchers. It offers practical guidance on the primary research methods used in second language teaching, learning, and education. The book is divided into three parts: qualitative studies, quantitative studies, and systematic reviews. Contributions by an international team of distinguished researchers and practitioners explain and demonstrate narrative inquiry, discourse analysis, ethnography, heuristic inquiry, mixed methods, experimental and quasi-experimental studies, and more. Each chapter presents an overview of a research method, an in-depth description of the research framework or data analysis process, and a meta-analysis of choices made and challenges encountered.

The book focuses on the research methods, techniques, tools, and practical aspects of performing research. It provides firsthand narratives and case studies to explain the decisions researchers make. It also compares the relative strengths and weaknesses of different research methods and includes real-world examples for each research method and framework to highlight the context of the study. Extensive references, further reading suggestions, and end-of-chapter review questions are included to enhance the learning experience.

Research Methods in Language Teaching and Learning is an essential resource for students and early-career practitioners in language education and learning. It provides a solid foundation for understanding and conducting research in the field and helps readers develop the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to the ongoing research in language teaching and learning.

Weight: 724g
Dimension: 178 x 255 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119701637